Cottage in England
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this cottage rental
"River Ken Cottage" is situated only a few meters from River Ken in the Galloway Hills 45 minutes from Dumfries. If you are looking for peace and quiet you have found it here. Amazing views, fantastic walking/cycling.
The space
"River Ken Cottage" is a very idyllic riverside log cabin situated 10 miles from St. John's Town of Dalry in the Galloway Hills. Great cycling/hiking right on the doorstep and close to Southern Upland Way. Roe and red deer are seen on the hills daily. Nearest town is Castle Douglas with a wide selection of goods. Drumlanrig and Culzean Castle, Galloway Forest Park with Dark Skies Observatry for star glazing and Wanlockhead Lead mines are just some of the many attractions in the area. As we are "in the middle of Nowhere" you will need your own car. We are 20 minutes from St. John's Town of Dalry and Moniaive villages with shops, pubs and restaurants.
The property is on ground floor level, heated by electric air pump and comprises:
Entrance Porch with chest freezer
Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area
Lounge Area with TV and DVD
Kitchen Area with 2 ring ceramic hob, microwave with grill and convection oven, fridge, toaster, kettle
Dining Area with table and chairs
Bedroom with double bed (access from one side only) and views over river
Shower Room with shower enclosure, electric rail, WC and wash basin
Facilities:
All fuel, power, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair available on request.
The Cottage has a covered veranda perfect for al fresco dining, external picnic table and BBQ. Off road parking.
Our house is on site so you can always get in touch.
Please note there us no wifi in the cabin and phone signal can be limited unless you are with EE.
The space
"River Ken Cottage" is a very idyllic riverside log cabin situated 10 miles from St. John's Town of Dalry in the Galloway Hills. Great cycling/hiking right on the doorstep and close to Southern Upland Way. Roe and red deer are seen on the hills daily. Nearest town is Castle Douglas with a wide selection of goods. Drumlanrig and Culzean Castle, Galloway Forest Park with Dark Skies Observatry for star glazing and Wanlockhead Lead mines are just some of the many attractions in the area. As we are "in the middle of Nowhere" you will need your own car. We are 20 minutes from St. John's Town of Dalry and Moniaive villages with shops, pubs and restaurants.
The property is on ground floor level, heated by electric air pump and comprises:
Entrance Porch with chest freezer
Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area
Lounge Area with TV and DVD
Kitchen Area with 2 ring ceramic hob, microwave with grill and convection oven, fridge, toaster, kettle
Dining Area with table and chairs
Bedroom with double bed (access from one side only) and views over river
Shower Room with shower enclosure, electric rail, WC and wash basin
Facilities:
All fuel, power, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair available on request.
The Cottage has a covered veranda perfect for al fresco dining, external picnic table and BBQ. Off road parking.
Our house is on site so you can always get in touch.
Please note there us no wifi in the cabin and phone signal can be limited unless you are with EE.
Amenities at "River Ken Cottage" - Fantastic views/walking - Rural place in Galloway Hills
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
Microwave
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Towels
Map of England
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved the peaceful and beautiful surroundings, well-equipped cabins, comfortable beds, thoughtful welcome packages, and amazing star-gazing views.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Brilliant little cozy and quiet cabin. Very clean, all appliances worked well. Just what we needed for a quiet get-away! Would highly recommend and hope to stay again!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jun 2025
Very nice and quiet house in a beautiful environment, nice hostess, we had a little BBQ.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
This is a lovely property with everything you require.Judy the host was a lovely lady but leaves you alone.a lot of wild animals are within the area.So relaxing and peaceful
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely cottage, had everything we needed and a little extra a nice surprise 😊. We love to be out and away and this was perfect and beautiful. A vehicle is a must for this location. We were able to visit many areas while here and take walks right from the cottage. Judy the hostess was terrific made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely book again!!!!
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(29 Ratings)
Guests loved the peaceful and beautiful surroundings, well-equipped cabins, comfortable beds, thoughtful welcome packages, and amazing star-gazing views.
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